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  A Unic mini spider crane hired from restricted access lifting specialists GGR Group was used to install ventilation louvres at London’s new Canary Wharf Station, part of the Crossrail project. GGR’s red mini spider crane featured in the third episode of BBC Two’s Crossrail television documentary series “The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway”. Subcontractor Lakesmere […]

  RUD Chains Ltd is promoting its WBPG 85-200t hoist ring to the heavy duty offshore lifting sector, where the product is suited to a variety of engineering, construction and other projects. The WBPG has been used to lift heavy cable-laid grommets in offshore applications, offering a removable suspension ring in the shape of a shackle […]

  EMH, Inc. (Engineered Material Handling), of Valley City, Ohio, has launched a new range of lightweight workstation cranes. The AL crane systems are flexible and easily installed, offering capacities up to 2,200 pounds. With aluminum track profiles, AL crane systems are easily configured to suit almost any applications. Anodized aluminum extrusions and enclosed rails […]

Spanco Inc. reports that Jeff Brazwell has joined the company as director of sales. According to Steve Uhlig, vice president, Brazell has more than 20 years of business development and account management experience, most of which were in the material-handling industry. "He is very service oriented, and I know he will be a great asset […]

Hyster Company reinforced its commitment to serving the high-capacity materials handling segment with the Hyster HUB event, which took place this summer in the Netherlands and Germany. The event focused on Hyster big trucks and involved an international audience of 400, comprised of distribution partners, customers, trade press, and Hyster global big truck team members. During the […]

UniCarriers Americas held its second annual supplier conference. It was attended by more than 75 suppliers and highlighted the last fiscal year and potential growth opportunities for the future. The conference also served as a networking opportunity for suppliers and UniCarriers Americas employees. The conference focused on continuing to develop a solid relationship with suppliers […]

Skyjack has introduced a motor controller for its DC scissor platforms, a technology it has used for years on its vertical mast lifts. Applying it to the company’s DC scissor lifts gives the equipment closer control, better efficiency, longer working time between recharges, and quieter operation. The technology will first be available in scissor lifts sold […]

Adding to its suite of online training programs, Genie is has introduced Genie Lift Pro Online Telehandler Operator Training. The training is applicable for all brands of telehandlers and is available now through authorized Genie Lift Pro Training Centers across North America. “This is an extremely important program for our industry,” said Scott Owyen, global […]

C-Tech Industries LLC has developed a redesigned Genie Hall-effect joystick. The Hall-effect style joystick features a non-contact Hall Effect circuit board.  The joystick is redesigned on a more robust and proven mechanical platform with a lower parts count for improved reliability.  The outputs are controlled via a programmable micro-controller that allows for a repeated and predictable […]

  Kito Americas, Inc. has announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire Peerless Industrial Group from Westview Capital Partners II, L.P. by purchasing all the shares of Peerless. The share transfer of Peerless shall be executed subject to the terms and conditions in the Stock Purchase Agreement. Kito Americas currently […]